With summer time right around the corner, there is so much to do and see! As many of you may know, I love to travel. If I'm not flying to an exotic island or freezing my tail off in Iceland, I'm always down for a road trip!

In partnership with Kia Motors, I had the chance to experience an exclusive at-home test drive in the all-new 2017 Kia Cadenza and let me tell you, I was immediately impressed!

Our driver Joseph arrived at my place at 3pm, ready to start our trip around Washington, DC. I was greeted with a friendly smile and the opening of my car door. But I have to admit, I was distracted. The sleek exterior with chrome details was the last thing I expected from a Kia!

Ok now on to the ride. The interior was just as chic as the exterior. The black quilted Nappa leather seating provided so much comfort and all the more reasons to go for a drive. Throughout the ride, I learned so much about the functionality and features of the car. One of the features that stood out to me was the Smart Blind-Spot Detection (SBSD). It's function is to help locate vehicles in your blind spot. It also warns you when it detects your vehicle switching lanes unintentionally, and, in some cases, will apply localized braking pressure to help guide your vehicle back into its lane. How cool is that?!!

During the entire ride, I listened to my favorite tunes with the windows rolled down and the lofty panoramic sunroof open that offered a full sunny sky view. Needless to say, I was not ready for this test drive to end.

Check out some of the highlights below...

The wide, wraparound dash and clean interior lines give the cabin an open, inviting atmosphere. There is great deal of space for both the front and rear passengers to have their own room to relax.

Another one of my favorite features of the 2017 Kia Cadenza is the Apple CarPlay. You can make calls, use Siri, send and receive text messages, and listen to your own playlists while staying focused on the road.

Sign up for your own at-home test drive HERE! It's a complete one-on-one experience where you can sign up to have the vehicle delivered to your home or office, learn about the vehicle and take it for a short drive.

You also get a sweet prize for participating! It’s something a little more than you think – Kia Motors is all about lux life.